By reporting on issues of concern to people with disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Committee on Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries, and the United Methodist Association of Ministers with Disabilities do not attempt to influence legislation, nor do they favor, oppose, endorse, participate in or otherwise intervene in political campaigns. All items of a political nature are reports only, and are open equally to all candidates. For information see IRS FS-2006-17.